GA Group has acquired Risk Solutions International (RSI) and launched Great American Capital Corporation (GACC), an asset-based direct lending platform providing $20–$100 million in senior, junior, and unitranche financing to mid-market companies. Chicago-based Eran Cohen was appointed President and CIO to lead originations and portfolio management and brings over 30 years of structured finance and asset-based lending experience to scale the platform. The RSI acquisition adds consulting and technology expertise in crisis management, business continuity, and enterprise risk, expanding the firm’s ability to deliver integrated financial and operational resilience solutions.
AEG Partners recently advised a lender to a Southeast-based consumer lending company navigating a rapidly deteriorating credit environment. As underwriting tightened and loan originations slowed, the lender faced a critical reporting deadline and faced an uncertain outlook. AEG was engaged to quickly frame the full range of viable options—from refinancing and balance-sheet stabilization to an orderly wind-down— under severe time and information constraints. Drawing on deep sector experience and rapid-mobilization capabilities, AEG translated complex operating and credit realities into a concise set of decision-ready alternatives, clearly outlining the trade-offs, risks, timing implications, and value outcomes of each path. Armed with a structured comparison of options, the lender was able to make an informed, proactive decision to exit the credit at a modest discount ahead of the reporting deadline, preserving value and avoiding further uncertainty.
David Johnson is pleased to announce the first platform acquisition of Abraxas Group. David will serve as CEO of the company with a focus on expansion into adjacent product categories, increased efficiency in advertising and marketing spend, and entry into additional geographic markets.
Republic Business Credit fundings: Asset-based Loan for $8,000,000 Michigan automotive supplier including a $1,000,000 equipment Term-loan. Additionally, $2,500,000 for private equity backed southeastern distributor; $2,500,000 for temporary staffing company; $1,000,000 for Midwestern beverage manufacturer; $7,000,000 Factoring facility for a leading West Coast apparel manufacturer.
HYPERAMS wrapped up an active first quarter with robust appraisal and field exam activity while continuing to expand its client base. The asset monetization team completed several significant projects, including an auction of a CNC machine tool shop for Delva Tool (MA), an auction of the former Blossburg Foundry (PA), three distribution center liquidations for Ace Hardware and Consolidated Hospitality Supplies (AR, CA, IL), and a major auction of heavy construction and ag equipment for Continental Concrete (OK). Inventory liquidations of apparel, as well as for a national industrial distributor of construction, metalworking, and safety products, are also underway. Additional liquidation opportunities in the metal fabrication and stamping sectors, as well as hardware, tools, and test & measurement equipment, are slated for the second quarter.
Fort Dearborn Partners is honored to receive the M&A Advisor’s 20th Annual Turnaround Award ($25MM–$100MM) for the ABC sale of Northern Wholesale Supply. The award was presented to our team on March 24. This recognition, following a rigorous review by an independent panel of industry leaders, highlights our trusted role in complex transactions and our commitment to delivering strategic, value-driven results for clients.
